Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Surveying Skills in Geography Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Module 1: Fundamentals of Field Surveying

• 1 Distance and Area Measurement in the Field
• 2 Plane Table Survey
• 3 Prismatic Compass Survey
• 4 Slope Measurement and Profiling: Use of Clinometer or Abney Level

Module 2: Environmental Survey Techniques

• 1 Field Observation as a Survey Method
• 2 Waterbody Survey: Observation and Recording Features
• 3 Land Use and Land Cover Survey: Field-Based Observation
• 4 Environmental Quality Survey: solid and waste, Pollution

Module 3: Settlement and Functional Survey

• 1 Settlement Morphology Survey through Field Observations
• 2 Traffic and Transport Survey
• 3 Local Market Survey
• 4 Amenities Survey in a Locality: Google Earth or Mobile GPS-based

Module 4: Digital and Applied Survey Integration

• 1 Use of Mobile Apps and Photo Documentation in Field Survey
• 2 Preparation of Field Sketch and Survey Map
• 3 Basics of Field Survey Report Preparation
• 4 Mini Field Survey Report of the Local Area Based on Any One Theme

Text Books

• 1 Creswell, J. ‘Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches’, Sage, 2022.
• 2 Das, C. S. and Mallick, D. ‘Geospatial Techniques and Research in Geography’, FreedomGroup, 2024.
• 3 Duggal, S. K. ‘Surveying’ (Vol. I). Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2015.
• 4 Punmia, B. C., Ashok Kumar Jain, and Arun Kumar Jain. ‘Surveying’ (Volume I). Laxmi Publications, 2020.
• 5 Singh, R. L. and Singh Rana, P.B. ‘Elements of Practical Geography,’ Kalyani Publishers, 2025. https://ctt.mtu.edu/sites/default/files/flyers/Surveying%20manual.pdf https://moirabaricollegeonline.co.in/attendence/classnotes/files/1667316277.pdf https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zy488hv#zgw77yc https://www.fao.org/4/v8390e/V8390E0d.htm https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do-traffic-surveys-2021-simple-effective-daniel- %C5%A1tofan https://www.mapog.com/how-to-collect-on-ground-data-using-a-mobile-data-collection- app/#:~:text=Collecting%20on%2Dground%20data%20using,of%20/%20used%20our%20produc ts%20before? https://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/4/3/28 https://www.nestforms.com/blog/177/Using-GPS-on-Your-Smartphone-to-Land-Survey-an-Area https://www.rgs.org/schools/resources-for-schools/sketching-and- photography#:~:text=sheet%20of%20paper- ,Methodology,can%20actually%20devalue%20a%20study https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyb_msIyLDU

Reference Books

• 1 Basak, N. N. ‘Surveying and Levelling’, McGraw-Hill, 2017.
• 2 Dikshit, R. D. ‘The Art and Science of Geography: Integrated Readings’, Prentice Hall India, 1994
• 3 Joshi, V. ‘Research Methodology in Geography’, Manglam Publications, 2023.
• 4 Kannan, Monika, and Shilpi Yadav. Practical Geography: A Student’s Guide. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2022.
• 5 Mishra, R. P., and A. R. Gupta. An Introduction to Practical Geography. Oxford & IBH Publishing, 2016.
• 6 Misra, H.N. and Singh, V. ‘Research Methodology in Geography’, RawatPublications, 2017.
• 7 Robinson, Arthur H., et al. ‘Elements of Cartography’. 6th ed., Wiley, 1995.
• 8 Sarkar, A. ‘Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach,’ Orient Black Swan Pvt Ltd, 2015.
• 9 Sinha, M. N. and Bala, S. ‘Advanced Cartography and Practical Geography’ Rajesh Publications, 2021.